Nathan MacKinnon Wins Shootout as Avalanche Top Oilers 2-1

Nathan MacKinnon scored the decisive goal in a shootout on Monday night. The Colorado Avalanche beat the Edmonton Oilers 2-1.

The Avalanche won their seventh straight road game. Sam Malinski scored in regulation for the NHL-best Avalanche.

Nathan MacKinnon's goal helped the Avalanche win. Connor McDavid scored his 48th goal for the playoff-bound Oilers.

The Avalanche play the Calgary Flames on Tuesday. The Oilers host the Vancouver Canucks on Thursday.

The Avalanche were missing Nazem Kadri, Cale Makar, and Josh Manson. The Oilers remained without forwards Leon Draisaitl and Zach Hyman.

Scott Wedgewood made 30 saves for Colorado. Edmonton's Connor Ingram also stopped 30 shots.

Nathan MacKinnon's goal was the game-winner. The Avalanche have won three of four overall.

The Oilers have lost four of five. Connor McDavid leads the league with 134 points.

Martin Necas was held scoreless. He still needs one point to reach 100 for the first time.

Only four Avalanche players have ever hit the century mark: Joe Sakic, Peter Forsberg, Nathan MacKinnon, and Mikko Rantanen.

The Avalanche are preparing for the playoffs. The Oilers are still in the hunt for the Pacific Division title.

Nathan MacKinnon's performance was key. The Avalanche are looking to continue their winning streak.

The game was closely contested. The Avalanche came out on top in the shootout.

The Oilers are looking to bounce back. They host the Vancouver Canucks on Thursday.

Nathan MacKinnon's goal was the difference. The Avalanche won 2-1 on Monday night.